OTA concerned, not surprised by cuts to Ontario’s infrastructure spending
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association says announced spending cuts to the province’s transportation infrastructure have come as no surprise to the organization, which has been warning motor carriers for months to expect certain…
Pricing for Used Class 8 Slips, Trailer Van Orders Down in February
February numbers from ACT Research show strong numbers for trailer orders but softness in used truck prices.
CTA inducts new executive committee, Bison CEO named chair
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance has elected a new executive committee for its board of directors for the 2012-14 term.
Drunk trucker nabbed
Lambton County OPP stopped what could’ve been 18 wheels of mayhem from happening when they put the brakes on an allegedly drunk transport-truck driver March 26.
Remote Temp Monitoring
When you’re delivering temperature-sensitive cargoes, things can get nasty if the produce, meat, ice cream or whatever’s in the trailer shows up too cold or too warm.
Ingersoll Axles Introduces line of suspensions
LOUISVILLE, KY — Ingersoll Axles (An IMT Company) has introduced a line of suspensions. The unique customization offered by Ingersoll Axles results in a suspension that is designed to fit your trailer, not a trailer designed around a suspension.
January 2012 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 11.5% from 2011
Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico, was 11.5% higher in January 2012 than in January 2011, totaling $75.5 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. D…
Diamond International Completes Renovation and Expansion in Russellville, Ark.
To support business growth and service innovations, Diamond International of Russellville , a local International Truck dealership, has completed the final phase of a $2.5 million expansion.
Trends from Mid-America: Natural gas
Nearly every press conference and presentation at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., last week seemed to mention natural gas.
Prime Inc. Recognizes 3 Million Mile Achievements
Prime Inc. , Springfield, Mo., recognized Jeffrey Ayers and John Valentine, for reaching 3 million miles of safe driving for the company.